Latest news with #FantasticFour:RiseoftheSilverSurfer
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Michael Chiklis says his Fantastic Four films were very underrated
Washington DC [US], August 13 (ANI): Actor Michael Chiklis, who played Ben Grimm / The Thing in 'Fantastic Four' (2005) and 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer' (2007), shared that the films were 'very underrated" and he believes that critics at the time 'got it wrong", according to The Hollywood Reporter. 'There were a lot of people, I think, critically who got it wrong," he said of the 2005 film and its 2007 follow-up Rise of the Silver Surfer.'They really maligned our films, and they were very underrated considering… The audience very loved them. It was one of those cases where critics weren't great to those films, but the audience was, and that still remains," Chiklis he acknowledged the appreciation shown by the audience as opposed to critics, adding, 'And now all these years later, people are sort of acknowledging like, hey, these films are family-friendly, fun movies… They got a lot right. They may be imperfect, but they're really good movies," according to The Hollywood Reporter. Alongside Chiklis, Fantastic Four starred Ioan Gruffudd as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Jessica Alba as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman and Chris Evans as Johnny Storm/Human Torch. Marvel revamped the characters for the 2025 film, which saw Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn star as the team. About the new movie and Moss-Bachrach, who plays Ben/the Thing in the modern adaptation, Chiklis said, 'I had a great experience doing them, and I just… I hope that it kills. And it seems like it's doing really well. And by the way, I really like Ebon Moss-Bachrach. He's a terrific actor, so I'm really looking forward to see what he does with… the Thing," according to The Hollywood Reporter. Michael Chiklis is best known for his roles as the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Detective Vic Mackey on the FX police drama The Shield (2002-2008), for which he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2002, and as Ben Grimm / The Thing in Fantastic Four (2005) and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007).Other notable television roles of his include bald Commissioner Tony Scali on The Commish (1991-1996), bald Dell Toledo in American Horror Story: Freak Show (2014-2015), and Nathaniel Barnes in Gotham (2015-2017). (ANI)
News18
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Ioan Gruffudd On Deleted Wolverine Scene In Fantastic Four: ‘I Played Both'
Ioan Gruffudd recently quipped about the now-deleted crossover between Mister Fantastic and Wolverine. Ioan Gruffudd recently opened up about the 'wolverine scene' in the 2005 movie, Fantastic Four. The actor, who played Reed Richards, aka Mister Fantastic, in the superhero film, revealed that he doesn't know why the scene was scrapped. But he also jokingly mentioned how he has been part of both the roles even if for a brief period. In a surprising turn of events in the American superhero movie, Fantastic Four, Reed Richards was briefly transformed into Wolverine from the X-Men film franchise. His face was being morphed in an attempt to impress Sue Storm, played by Jessica Alba. However, the scene, which was a lighthearted nod to the X-Men franchise, was deleted from the final cut of the film. Recently, wondering about one of the earliest crossovers in superhero cinema, Ioan Gruffudd told Vulture in a recent interview, 'I don't know why that didn't make it into the film." Ioan Gruffudd On The Fantastic Four Scene Featuring Wolverine In the same conversation, the 51-year-old actor revealed that he was unaware of the real reason the scene was cut, but he feels glad to have been a part of it. 'Paying homage to the great Hugh Jackman was quite a thrill because I absolutely love him as an actor and his Wolverine. I'm glad that it has a chance to exist somewhere," he said. Gruffudd revealed how the scene was actually made, 'I was in Vancouver on a soundstage and Jessica (Alba) was in New York, so we weren't actually together, but we look perfectly in sync," he added. Ioan Gruffudd Reveals Playing Both Mister Fantastic And Wolverine Some of the audience mentioned that the scrapping of the scene might be due to its noticeably weak CGI. In contrast, others thought that the makers wanted to avoid the complications related to the collaboration of the Fantastic Four and X-Men universes. At this point of the conversation, Gruffudd technically joked that he has 'played both Mister Fantastic and Wolverine", even if that is 'For a brief second, yes, that's a good pub-quiz question." Legacy Of Mister Fantastic Role After Gruffudd portrayed Reed Richards, the Fantastic Four leader who had the power to stretch his body, also reprised his role in the 2007 sequel Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. In the 2015 reboot movie, Miles Teller played the character which turned into a college-age genius by then. Finally, in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which premiered on July 25, Pedro Pascal took on the original role and has been winning hearts. First Published: August 04, 2025, 18:07 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Express Tribune
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Ioan Gruffudd reflects on cancelled third 'Fantastic Four' film and his role in legacy reboot
Ioan Gruffudd, who played Mister Fantastic in Fox's Fantastic Four films, has spoken about the cancelled third instalment of the franchise. Speaking to Vulture ahead of the release of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, he reflected on the original plan for a trilogy. 'The mindset was that we were going to do three,' he said. 'I think the second movie was equally successful as the first … the plan was to do three movies, but these decisions are beyond my control.' Gruffudd also praised his co-star Doug Jones, who played the Silver Surfer in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. He described him as 'a terrific artist' and said he particularly enjoyed their collaboration on the sequel. Despite both 2000s films earning over $300 million globally, Fox opted not to proceed with a third and instead rebooted the franchise in 2015. That version, starring Miles Teller, received a negative reception from critics and fans. Gruffudd addressed how the end of the franchise affected him personally. 'As an actor, you almost grieve every part that you've played,' he said. 'Because this was two movies over several years, the character becomes part of you.' While expressing support for Marvel's latest reboot, First Steps, Gruffudd confirmed he is not involved in the current iteration. 'Fans are convinced that I'm going to be in a particular aspect of this universe that hasn't been written or filmed yet,' he said. 'But I haven't been approached.' Since its release on July 25, First Steps has grossed nearly $200 million globally but experienced a 66% decline in its second weekend.
News18
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Why Was Fantastic Four 3 Cancelled? Ioan Gruffudd Has No Clue
Last Updated: Ioan Gruffudd discusses why the third Fantastic Four movie never happened, expressing disappointment over the dropped script by 20th Century Fox. Ioan Gruffudd, who played Reed Richards in the initial Fantastic Four movies, recently commented on the confusion as to why a third movie in the series never materialised. Following the release of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Gruffudd shared that the whole cast of the 2005 movie, including Jessica Alba, Chris Evans and Michael Chiklis, were supposed to come back for a third instalment. He believes that the script may have been dropped by 20th Century Fox. The sudden halt left both the actors and the fans confused and disappointed. The Sequel That Didn't Come: The actor returned as Mr. Fantastic in 2007's Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, following the box office success of the 2005 original. Speaking with Vulture about the third part of the franchise, Ioan Gruffudd said, 'The mindset was that we were going to do three, and I think the second movie was equally successful as the first and equally enjoyable for the fans. I particularly loved working with Doug Jones [as the Silver Surfer] on that movie, who's just a terrific artist and an expert in the field of movement. If you want to witness somebody bringing a character to life physically, he's just untouchable. So there was definitely that sort of momentum, and the plan was to do three movies, but these decisions are beyond my control." After the third Fantastic Four movie was cancelled, Ioan Gruffudd lost confidence and began going to therapy to deal with his emotions. He explained that actors often feel lost when they stop playing a character, and this role was important to him. Since he had played the part across two films, the character felt like a part of his life. Despite not getting a chance to reprise the character, Gruffudd isn't upset now. He said, 'I'm incredibly proud to be part of such a beautiful franchise because it has touched my life in a very profound way. The people I've had the opportunity to meet over the years, if only I could describe their passion and how the film has affected them in real ways that live with them forever. I feel a great sense of pride that I got to represent a character that is so beloved, in a franchise that's so beloved, and in comics that are so beloved." Moving Forward With New Film: Ioan Gruffudd was recently spotted at the Los Angeles premiere of The Fantastic Four: First Steps with his pregnant wife, Bianca Wallace. The reboot features Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as The Thing. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Yahoo
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Almost 20 years after Rise of the Silver Surfer's infamous gas cloud, one of the best things about The Fantastic Four: First Steps is that it finally does Galactus justice
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. "I herald his beginning. I herald your end. I herald Galactus." Such ominous words can be hard to live up to, but the Silver Surfer's introduction to her master in The Fantastic Four: First Steps is a perfect encapsulation of the threat that Galactus represents. He's not known as The Devourer of Worlds for nothing, after all. Yet even so, the sheer scale of his size and might isn't as easy to convey in person. Ever since Jack Kirby and Stan Lee introduced Galactus in Fantastic Four #48, the cosmic alien has become a pillar of Marvel storytelling, heralding doom for our heroes over and over across the past six decades. Onscreen, it's been a different story, though. With his skyscraper height and funky Kirby-designed helmet, the iconic version of Galactus that's persisted for 58 years and counting in the comics always seemed harder to imagine on film. He's kind of trippy if you think about it, an abstract force with a wacky outfit. Clouded judgment That's why Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer tried to work around that design with a now-infamous take on Galactus that ended up portraying him as a giant cloud. Yep, a cloud. And just like that, it suddenly became a lot harder to take the Silver Surfer and his ominous warning seriously. If I'm being kind, you could argue the trash cloud idea did have some potential. After all, Galactus is supposed to be a cosmic being who came into existence before the formation of reality itself, a sheer force of nature who defies everything you thought you knew about the cosmos. There's something Lovecraftian about this abstract notion that can be hard to capture in the form of a humanoid-looking man, no matter how big or strong he might be. Plus, you have to remember that special effects in 2007 weren't as capable as they are now (MODOK's ghastly CGI in Ant-Man's Quantumania notwithstanding). Had director Tim Story attempted a comic-book faithful depiction of Galactus, the result might have looked closer to something out of Roger Corman's low-budget Fantastic Four movie from the 90s. But unfortunately, the Galactus cloud didn't pay off. In fact, it bombed harder than The Thing dropping out of the sky to get his clobber on. And in doing so, it completely derailed Rise of the Silver Surfer's final act after the film had spent so long teasing Galactus's scary arrival. This was par for the course, though, back during Fox's reign in superhero cinema. There was still a fear in the noughties that mainstream moviegoers wouldn't be open to the wackier side of comic book storytelling. That's why we ended up with the X-Men donned in black leather instead of their regular flamboyant costumes, for example. All you can eat A few years back, Story opened up about this problem (h/t explaining why studios were more hesitant in a pre-MCU world: "The ones in charge were afraid of what that could be because, you have to remember, even Marvel has gone through quite cleverly and successfully introduced us to superheroes being in space, and at the time that was never dealt with. So, as a being from space, there were those in charge who weren't ready for what that could be. And, so, you know, that's not the interpretation it should have been. But coming up, there will be some good stuff." Eighteen years later, mainstream audiences have become far more used to seeing outlandish character designs like Galactus on screen. Just look at cosmic entities such as Arishem the Judge in Eternals or even the likes of Rocket Raccoon and Howard the Duck in Guardians of the Galaxy. Thanks in large part to the work put in by Marvel's ever-expanding cinematic universe, there's now space for comic book movies to be far more faithful in their interpretation of characters like Galactus, and it's paying off. READ MORE The Fantastic Four: First Steps ending explained: your biggest questions answered on Galactus, Franklin Richards, and if it sets up Avengers: Doomsday Just look at the new Galactus in The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Together, director Matt Shakman and his team have done the impossible and given us a Galactus who actually lives up to the Silver Surfer's hype. Holding back from showing him fully in the teasers did have us worried, but it turns out we had no reason to be. This Galactus is a bona fide threat who never comes across as silly or dumb. You can feel the weight of every movement, every stare, which makes him feel more believable and therefore more dangerous. This is a threat that's worthy of Marvel's First Family and their first outing in the MCU. Much of that success is down to actor Ralph Ineson, who doesn't just voice a CGI version of Galactus but actually embodies him physically too, acting on set with his fantastic co-stars. It couldn't have been easy to figure out the logistics of working out that scale especially, but it was worth the gamble. Just like Tom Hiddleston's Loki pulling off those giant horns, which would have once been considered too silly for film, so too does Ineson and that even bigger headpiece. There's a reason why this iconic Galactus design has endured in the comics, to the point where it's long been impossible to imagine him looking any other way. And now, thanks to The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the same is also true on screen as well. As Iman Vellani puts it in her Letterboxd review of the film, "My big hungry boy has been liberated from cloud purgatory!", and I, for one, couldn't be happier. The Fantastic Four: First Steps is out now in theaters. For more, check out our Fantastic Four: First Steps review, and our breakdown of the oh-so-exciting Fantastic Four: First Steps post-credits scenes. Solve the daily Crossword
